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Docket No. 22-587
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Earlin Fruge, Constable / Ward 2 / Evangeline Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 3 annual pfd 272 days late.
Facts:
Kim Walker, daughter of Earlin Fruge, requested this waiver on behalf of her father stating she took over her father's financial business during the pandemic.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 10/4/2021 (covid)
DATE REPORT FILED: 7/12/2022
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 272 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 421 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR & OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes $1500, 2017 Tier 3 PFD, 695 days late, paid; $1500, 2018 Tier 3 PFD, 246 days late, paid
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2009


Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a financial disclosure statement on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.

La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2022-587 - PFD Waiver